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4 Engagement Strategies for Motivating Your Nonprofit’s Team

2025-09-30T09:53:33-04:00

Nonprofits are run by passionate people committed to their mission. However, even the most engaged employees’ motivation can falter without proper support.  Highly motivated teams not only complete high-quality work, but they also make it easier to recruit new employees, keep other employees engaged, and foster a safe, healthy work environment. With all of these benefits on the line, keeping employees engaged is essential to your nonprofit’s productivity and long-term success.  To help your nonprofit improve employee motivation, we’ll explore four HR tips that will engage your team. 1. Maintain open communication. In the nonprofit sector, it’s normal to encounter moments [...]

4 Engagement Strategies for Motivating Your Nonprofit’s Team2025-09-30T09:53:33-04:00

5 Elements of a Successful and Fun School Fundraiser

2025-09-17T17:08:33-04:00

So you have a great idea for your next student program—an exciting field trip, a new extracurricular you just know the kids will love, or maybe you’re finally replacing that old basketball hoop. Whatever your goal, a school fundraiser is a great way to raise the money you need while getting students excited about giving back to their community. However, hosting a school fundraiser can be stressful. You want to please parents and kids and keep track of donor information, all while actually raising the money you need to be successful. To help you stay on task, here are some key [...]

5 Elements of a Successful and Fun School Fundraiser2025-09-17T17:08:33-04:00

Maximizing Impact on a Budget: Event Hacks for Nonprofits

2025-09-10T10:47:38-04:00

Planning a nonprofit event on a limited budget can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy, meaningful impact doesn’t require endless funds. With the right approach, your team can create experiences that engage supporters, attract new donors, and build community, all while staying resourceful.  Focusing on smart planning, creative partnerships, and simple but effective tools can help you stretch every dollar without sacrificing quality. Let’s explore practical event hacks that help your nonprofit event deliver big results on even the smallest budget. 1. Optimize your event plan. Every successful event starts with a plan that matches your mission and your means. [...]

Maximizing Impact on a Budget: Event Hacks for Nonprofits2025-09-10T10:47:38-04:00

Benefits of Payroll Giving: Key Advantages for Nonprofits

2025-09-08T12:34:09-04:00

Payroll giving is a powerful fundraising strategy that allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary directly to charitable organizations. This method not only provides nonprofits with a steady stream of revenue but also enhances employee engagement and strengthens corporate partnerships. In this article, we will explore the numerous benefits of payroll giving for nonprofits, how to implement such programs effectively, and the best practices to maximize their impact: Steady and Predictable Revenue Stream Enhanced Engagement and Satisfaction Strengthened Corporate Partnerships Increased Donor Retention Access to a Broader Donor Base Cost-Effective Fundraising For nonprofits, payroll giving represents more than just [...]

Benefits of Payroll Giving: Key Advantages for Nonprofits2025-09-08T12:34:09-04:00

5 Volunteer Staffing Challenges in Nonprofit Thrift Stores

2025-09-08T12:31:33-04:00

Volunteers keep the wheels of your nonprofit thrift store turning. They sort donations, man the registers, organize shelves, and foster positive connections with customers. Still, managing volunteers can be challenging, from coordinating schedules to providing clear communication to showing appreciation for their efforts. Even if you have perfect volunteers and a stellar program, retention and recruitment are perpetual hurdles for any nonprofit. To help you prepare for and respond to the volunteer staffing challenges, we’ll explore the most common difficulties that nonprofit thrift stores face, why they happen, and practical steps to overcome them. 1. Recruiting Enough Volunteers Consistently Recruitment is [...]

5 Volunteer Staffing Challenges in Nonprofit Thrift Stores2025-09-08T12:31:33-04:00

How to Grow Monthly Donations with Payroll Giving

2025-09-08T10:54:53-04:00

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, payroll giving stands out as a powerful tool for securing consistent monthly donations. This method not only simplifies the donation process for supporters but also fosters a culture of giving within organizations. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore effective strategies to enhance and grow your payroll giving program, ensuring that your nonprofit can maximize its impact and sustain its mission. What is Payroll Giving? Creating a Dedicated Payroll Giving Page Educating Supporters About Payroll Giving Simplifying the Enrollment Process Highlighting Tax Benefits Offering Recognition and Incentives Collaborating with Corporate Partners Maximizing Payroll Giving Through [...]

How to Grow Monthly Donations with Payroll Giving2025-09-08T10:54:53-04:00

Common Corporate Grant Application Mistakes

2025-09-08T10:35:46-04:00

Corporate grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits. They provide essential funding for programs, operations, and special initiatives, while also laying the groundwork for long-term corporate partnerships. But as many organizations quickly discover, the application process is not simple. The good news? By understanding where nonprofits commonly stumble, your organization can avoid these pitfalls and submit stronger, more compelling proposals. In this article, we’ll walk through eight of the most frequent mistakes nonprofits make when applying for corporate grants and provide actionable strategies to overcome them: Weak or Unclear Needs Statement Vague Objectives and Goals Overcomplicating the Budget Neglecting Sustainability Plans [...]

Common Corporate Grant Application Mistakes2025-09-08T10:35:46-04:00

VTO Myths Debunked: Understanding Volunteer Time Off

2025-09-08T10:15:38-04:00

Volunteer Time Off (VTO) programs are one of the fastest-growing forms of corporate philanthropy. Through these initiatives, businesses give employees paid time off to volunteer with nonprofits of their choice. For nonprofits, that means new volunteer hours, professional expertise, and even additional funding opportunities through volunteer grants. But while the potential is significant, many nonprofits hesitate to embrace VTO. They may assume programs are rare, too complicated to manage, or not worth the effort. As a result, nonprofits sometimes miss out on connecting with ready and willing volunteers who want to make a difference. In this article, we’ll explore and debunk [...]

VTO Myths Debunked: Understanding Volunteer Time Off2025-09-08T10:15:38-04:00

How to Organize Service Projects That Inspire Young Hearts

2025-08-15T12:09:02-04:00

The future of charitable giving is never certain. Donor behaviors are constantly changing, and questions loom about how to engage upcoming generations of potential supporters. That’s why event organizers tailor their appeals to connect willing supporters with opportunities that interest them. Young people have a strong, growing desire to give, making them an ideal audience for service projects and volunteer events. Generation Z, for example, has been dubbed “the most influential generation for the future of fundraising,” with 57% of its members accounting for donations in their yearly budgets and 40% reducing their spending so they can give to nonprofits. Inspiring [...]

How to Organize Service Projects That Inspire Young Hearts2025-08-15T12:09:02-04:00

3 Key Application & Review Processes for Membership Orgs

2025-08-12T09:53:24-04:00

When people join membership programs at associations and nonprofits, they may be looking for professional development opportunities, new ways to connect with peers who share similar interests, or simply the personal fulfillment of engaging with an organization or cause they care about. Keeping these reasons in mind helps you reinforce the value of membership to potential new and existing members. Application and review processes may seem like a back-end management responsibility at your organization, but they’re actually integral to your membership value proposition. Not only do they help you make data-driven decisions that eventually lead to higher member engagement rates, but [...]

3 Key Application & Review Processes for Membership Orgs2025-08-12T09:53:24-04:00

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